Showing posts with label #KellySmith. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Book Tour and Giveaway: The Wedding by Kelly Smith


 

Book Details:

Book Title: The Wedding by Kelly Smith
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +) , 240 pages
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Friendship
Publisher:  Sunny Day Publishing
Release date:  September 2023
Content Rating: PG-13: A small amount of sec scenes 
Book Description:

Four friends, one city. Grace, Piper, Sydney and Rachel navigate life, careers, and love in Boston. Each woman is newly single and looking for a fresh start. As their work lives start to look up, they each meet a new man who may be “the one”—or may not. The bond the four women share helps them make better sense of their lives, but at times their friendship causes more issues than it solves. New couples form, and one of them is headed for the altar. But which of the women is about to be a bride?

All along the way, Grace, Piper, Sydney and Rachel are each other’s biggest fans and cheerleaders. The Wedding explores the bond women share and the love they seek.
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Meet the Author:

Kelly Smith, a three-time published author, first came on the scene with her debut novel, Signs in the Rearview Mirror Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind. After healing from her toxic relationships, she soon realized dating after a toxic relationship was difficult, which then led her to write Out of the DarknessOut of the Darkness, her sophomore book is about her experiences with healing after abuse, dating, and finding love again. Sunny Day Publishing published all of her books.

Smith, an award-winning writer, writes for Elephant Journal and HuffPost. Smith is a dating expert for the online relationship and dating magazine, GoDates.

Smith is a certified relationship and dating coach who works with clients who are trying to rebuild their lives after an abusive relationship ends, or after a long-term relationship ends.

Smith is a Boston native who moved to the Austin, TX area in July 2003 with her three sons.

Media Expertise Kelly can speak on topics including domestic violence in teen dating, narcissism, and toxic relationships, women as the abusers, recovering from an abusive relationship, dating again after an abusive relationship, narcissism in both men and women, and living as an adult child with a narcissistic parent.


Connect with the author:   Website  ~  X/Twitter  ~  Facebook Instagram ~ Goodreads
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THE WEDDING Book Tour Giveaway


My Review: 

I found Kelly Smith's The Wedding was a fantastic novel to spend my time on a gloomy, rainy day. It made me forget all about the dark clouds outside and brought a little brightness into my life for the moment. It was a story of loss, love, and friendship. 
It was great meeting Grace, Piper, Sydney and Rachel. The foursome had a beautiful and special bond with one another. I enjoyed getting to know each one and seeing what would happen to them and what changes they would experienced. I felt as though I was part of their group. I was curious to see which one would be walking down the aisle next. I loved going on this emotional and relatable journey with these women and finding out where they are in the end. It was not hard for me to continuing reading the whole novel in one sitting. I loved every single page.


Five plus stars is what The Wedding deserves. I highly recommend it for fans of adult fiction and contemporary romance will not want to miss it. It is most definitely worth a reading. I would love to read more books like this one from the talented author, Kelly Smith, in the future. I am curious to see what releases she has in store for her characters and readers. 

I received a paperback copy of Kelly Smith's The Wedding from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Signs in the Rearview Mirror by Kelly Smith

Join us for this tour from Jun 8 to Jun 26, 2020!

Book Details:

Book Title: Signs in the Rearview Mirror: Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind by Kelly Smith
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction, 214 pages
Genre:  Self-Help, Memoir
Publisher:  Sunny Day Publishing
Release date:  April 2018
Content Rating: PG + M. This non-fiction self-help book has very mild if any swearing. However, it does deal with the topic of abusive relationships, which some may consider inappropriate for younger reading audiences.

Book Description:

What kind of person ends up in a toxic relationship? And why stay? This searingly honest memoir answers both of those questions head-on. Coming-out of failing marriage, Kelly turns to Gabe out of fear of being alone. Her gradual slide into danger is at once terrifying and inevitable.

Kelly tells her story now to inspire others who find themselves in similar turmoil. In this book, Kelly outlines the steps to escape abusive relationship and offers hope for future relationships.

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Meet the Author:

Boston born and raised, Kelly now makes her home in Austin,TX with her three sons and one amazing Giant Schnauzer, Bullseye. Kelly has written for Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, and hosts a podcast, Let's Get Wicked Deep.

Connect with the author:   Website  Twitter   Facebook 


Tour Schedule:

June 8 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
June 8 - Over Coffee Conversations - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 9 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 10 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
June 11 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 12 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 15 – Books for Books – audiobook review
June 16 – Splashes of Joy - book review / guest post / author interview / giveaway
June 17 – Tabi Thoughts – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 18 – Locks, Hooks and Books - audiobook review / guest post / giveaway
June 22 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
June 24 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
June 26 – My Fictional Oasis – book review / author interview


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My Review: 

Signs in the Rearview Mirror: Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind is a great read to me. There were a few times, I had to remind myself that this was someone else’s story and not my own. I was most definitely able to relate to this book. I wish I had my hands on it fifteen to twenty years ago when I found myself in the exact same situation. It would have given so much hope. No one understands what you are going through unless they have been through it themselves. The author does not hold back I admire the courage she had to tell the world of what happened to her, being truthful with herself, and how she was able to overcome and make a change.

I had the pleasure of listening to the audio version of Signs in the Rearview Mirror: Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind. Kelly Smith, the author herself, is the narrator. I could not think of anyone else who could have done a better job to tell her story. No one would have been able to tell such an emotional time like she did.

Signs in the Rearview Mirror: Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind is getting a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for those who have been through or currently living through an abusive or toxic relationship. I believe it will give them so much needed hope. It would, also, be beneficial for those who have loved one who have experienced or is experiencing abuse, as well.

I received the audio version of this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

 

Monday, June 25, 2018

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Sign in the Rearview Mirror by Kelly Smith



Book Details:

Book Title: Signs in the Rearview Mirror: Leaving a Toxic Relationship Behind
Author: Kelly Smith
Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 214 pages
Genre: Self-help, Relationships
Publisher: Sunny Day Publishing
Release date: April 2018
Tour dates: June 18 to July 7, 2018
Content Rating: PG-13 (This book contains real-life violence, but also meant for young people who are old enough to date)

Book Description:

What kind of person ends up in toxic relationship? And why does she stay? This searingly honest novel answers both those questions head on. Coming-out of a failing marriage, Kelly turns to Gabe out of fear offing alone. Her gradual slide into danger is at once terrifying and inevitable, and the steps she takes to get out of it will both inspire and offer help.


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Meet the Author:




Boston born and raised, Kelly now makes her home in Austin with her three sons and one amazing Giant Schnauzer Bullseye. Kelly has written for the Huffington Post, blogs at Thoughts Becoming Words, and hosts a podcast Let's Get Wicked Deep.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram



Interview

Signs you are in a toxic relationship? 
At first it may be difficult to tell if you are in a toxic relationship, but if you are asking that question, chances are you're in a toxic relationship. When crying is replacing laughing. When you are not going out with your friend as much. When you are lying to your friends and family about what is going on in your life, those are a few signs. Jealousy. Social media questions, why are you friends with him/her. Delete your ex. Being questioned about your daily activities. If any of this is happening, you may be in a toxic relationship. 

Why did you write this book? 
While I was in my love triangle, I wondered why this was happening to me. I wondered if this had ever happened to anyone else. A love triangle, a toxic relationship is not something we talk about at the dinner table. One Sunday early afternoon, I was alone in my closet on the floor and I was crying. In the moment I decided if I ever wrote about this, I would write so no one else ever feels the way I did in this moment. As I began to heal I knew people needed to know that there was hope for anyone in this sort of situation. As I began to write, I realized why I got into a toxic relationship and why I stayed. That kept me going. Kept me writing. I wrote this book so others know what I didn’t and its ok to leave. To heal. To grow. And you are not alone. 

Is it possible to live a happy life after a toxic relationship? 
Yes. It is totally possible. But to get to a happy life, you will have to put the work in. You can’t move on while you still have contact with your ex. If possible, go no contact. Get yourself a good therapist and a recovery program. Learn and discover why you were in a relationship like that in the first place. But most importantly, don’t begin to recover until you are ready. 

What was it like writing this book? 
Writing this book was part amazing because I love to write, but also difficult because I was reliving so much. As I wrote I realized I loved the girl I was writing about, and at times it was difficult to see when she ( me ) was going through. I felt sadness. Anger. Frustration. And eventually happiness and relief. At times I had to stop writing for days just so I could calm down and go back to it with a fresh heart. 

You wrote of being abusive to your ex husband Derek, how did you realize you were abusive and How is your relationship with Derek today? 
I didn't realize how abusive I was to Derek until I was abused myself. While I was with Gabe, I recognized a lot of me in him. I stayed because I wanted to love the darkness out of him, but also because I felt as if I deserved it because of how I treated Derek. Today Derek and I have a great healthy relationship. I worked hard to build trust with him again. We are successfully co parenting and I respect his boundaries. 

What is life like for you now after you healed from your toxic relationship? 
Life is amazing. I am happy. Happy for the first time ever. The most amazing feeling for me is that my happiness comes from me, not a man, a job, a car, or anything materialistic. I am single and I am taking the time to really get to know me and understand who I am. I am preparing myself for whatever relationship may be headed my way. I have set myself up to enjoy life on my own so if my next relationship does not work out, I will not be destroyed, I will be able to move on in a healthy way.

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Ends July 14, 2018


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